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There are 9 ways to get from Nairobi to Iganga by plane, car or bus

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Fly Nairobi to Entebbe, drive  •  3h 26m

  1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Entebbe (EBB) NBO - EBB
  2. Drive from Entebbe to Iganga

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Bus, drive  •  9h 10m

  1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Busia
  2. Drive from Busia to Iganga

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Fly Nairobi to Kisumu, bus, drive  •  5h 50m

  1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Kisumu (KIS) NBO - KIS
  2. Take the bus from Kisumu to Busia
  3. Drive from Busia to Iganga

Fly Nairobi Wilson to Kitale, drive  •  5h 9m

  1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson (WIL) to Kitale (KTL) WIL - KTL
  2. Drive from Kitale to Iganga

Fly Nairobi to Eldoret International, bus, drive  •  6h 14m

  1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Eldoret International (EDL) NBO - EDL
  2. Take the bus from Eldoret to Malaba
  3. Drive from Malaba to Iganga

Matatu, bus, drive  •  9h 59m

  1. Take the Matatu from Nairobi to Naivasha
  2. Take the bus from Naivasha to Mumias
  3. Take the bus from Mumias to Busia
  4. Drive from Busia to Iganga

Bus, drive via Busia  •  10h 17m

  1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Busia
  2. Drive from Busia to Iganga

Bus, drive via Busia #2  •  12h 24m

  1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Busia
  2. Drive from Busia to Iganga

Drive  •  7h 42m

  1. Drive from Nairobi to Iganga 539.6 km

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Questions & Answers

The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Iganga is to bus and drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 9h 10m.

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The quickest way to get from Nairobi to Iganga is to fly and drive which costs $200 - $320 and takes 3h 26m.

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The distance between Nairobi and Iganga is 428 km. The road distance is 539.6 km.

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It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Nairobi to Iganga, including transfers.

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The quickest flight from Nairobi Airport to Entebbe Airport is the direct flight which takes 55 min.

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Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Iganga is 540 km. It takes approximately 7h 42m to drive from Nairobi to Iganga.

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African Express, Uganda Airlines and Kenya Airways offer flights from Nairobi Airport to Entebbe Airport.

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There are four+ hotels available in Iganga. Prices start at $100 USD per night.

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The best way to get from Nairobi to Nairobi Airport is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $30 - $40.

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Map of how to get from Nairobi to Iganga.
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  • Distance: 427.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Iganga, Uganda?

There is no direct connection from Nairobi to Iganga. However, you can take the taxi to Nairobi airport, fly to Entebbe, then take the drive to Iganga. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Nairobi airport, fly to Kisumu, take the taxi to Kisumu, take the bus to Busia, then take the drive to Iganga.

Airlines
Kenya Airways
Website
kenya-airways.com
Flights from Nairobi to Entebbe
Ave. Duration
1h 16m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$160 - $360
Flights from Nairobi to Kisumu
Ave. Duration
56 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
$55 - $400
Flights from Nairobi to Eldoret International
Ave. Duration
1h
When
Every day
Estimated price
$50 - $120
Jambojet Limited
Website
jambojet.com
Flights from Nairobi to Kisumu
Ave. Duration
1h
When
Every day
Estimated price
$45 - $550
Flights from Nairobi to Eldoret International
Ave. Duration
1h
When
Every day
Estimated price
$50 - $120
Uganda Airlines
Website
ugandairlines.com
Flights from Nairobi to Entebbe
Ave. Duration
1h 15m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$19 - $220
African Express
Website
africanexpress.net
Flights from Nairobi to Entebbe
Ave. Duration
55 min
When
Monday, Wednesday and Saturday
Estimated price
$19 - $220
Seven Four Eight Air Services
Website
748airservicesltd.com
Flights from Nairobi to Kisumu
Ave. Duration
55 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
$45 - $150
FlexFlight ApS
Website
flexflight.dk
Flights from Nairobi Wilson to Kitale
Ave. Duration
55 min
When
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
$160 - $240
Safarilink
Website
flysafarilink.com
Flights from Nairobi Wilson to Kitale
Ave. Duration
1h
When
Every day
Estimated price
$70 - $360
Bus operators
Tahmeed Coach Ltd
Phone
0729356561
Website
tahmeedexpress.com
Bus from Kisumu to Busia
Ave. Duration
2h 23m
Frequency
Twice daily
Schedules at
tahmeedexpress.com
Bus from Eldoret to Malaba
Ave. Duration
2h 12m
Frequency
Once daily
Schedules at
tahmeedexpress.com
Bus from Mumias to Busia
Ave. Duration
1h 2m
Frequency
Once daily
Schedules at
tahmeedexpress.com
The Guardian Coach
Phone
+254 726 511 628
Email
info@theguardiancoach.com
Website
theguardian.co.ke
Bus from Nairobi to Busia
Ave. Duration
8h
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
$7 - $11
Schedules at
theguardiancoach.com
Book at
theguardian.co.ke
Nairobi Matatu
Website
digitalmatatus.com
Bus from Nairobi to Naivasha
Ave. Duration
1h 30m
Frequency
On demand
Estimated price
$3 - $7
Schedules at
digitalmatatus.com
Coast Bus
Website
coastbus.co.ke
Bus from Naivasha to Mumias
Ave. Duration
4h 18m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$6 - $8
Schedules at
coastbus.co.ke
Buscar E.A Limited
Phone
+254718127350
Bus from Nairobi to Busia
Ave. Duration
9h 9m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$17 - $21
Business / VIP
$21
Normal
$18
Easy Coach
Phone
+254 0202210711
Email
ict@easycoach.co.ke
Website
easycoach.co.ke
Bus from Nairobi to Busia
Ave. Duration
11h 15m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$12 - $18
Schedules at
easycoach.co.ke

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